Man fires shotgun inside tire store not long after his son had been fired

CHICKASAW, Alabama -- A man whose son had just been fired Monday morning by the owner of a Chickasaw tire store drove into a service bay of the shop and fired a 12-gauge shotgun, police spokesman Lt. Brad Penton said. No one was injured, and an arrest is expected soon in connection with the incident, Penton said.

The shooter's name was not released. Penton said that he would be charged with shooting into an occupied building.

Penton said that the shooter "had an issue" with one of the employees of the Chatom Tire Co. on South Craft Highway and 12th Street, Penton said.

Penton said that the man came to the store after hearing that his son had been fired. He pulled into the tire store and drove his vehicle into a service bay before pulling out the shotgun and firing once.

Penton said that the man's daughter was at the store attempting to keep the situation from escalating. After the gun was fired, the daughter got the gun, which was lying on the ground.

The man was interviewed by police on the scene. Penton said that an arrest in the case is probable for Wednesday.